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• Re: sliding window removal question
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 24 May 1999 14:37:01 +1000
  Everytime I have fiddled with the glass in the sliding windows I have had to remove the entire unit from the door / frame. A...
• Re: What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a whole hec...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jan 2015 02:21:35 -0500
  ...the '85-'91 sliding door window is smaller than the 80-'84 one.. anyway the '77-'79 bus also came with sliding windows similar...
• Still looking for some late Westy parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 30 May 2014 14:47:47 -0400
  ...Sliding window locks for side sliding windows. Any love? -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Phone: 856-327-4936 Fax: 856...
• Sliding window removal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 18:42:50 -0500
  Bentley says, "Remove sliding window interior latch." No more detail is given. Do you need to reach up into the latch from below and...
• Re: Squeaky windows
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 28 Apr 95 20:06:31 CDT
  ...if you mean the sliding windows, try candle wax on the bottom where the sliding part goes.
• Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 14:35:23 -0800
  I need to remove the latch on the Sliding Window on the Sliding Door. There is a problem with the way it locks(or...
• Supplier of sliding window guide
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 09:48:19 -0300
  Anybody find a supplier of the little plastic sliding window guides? I bought some from the Busdepot a while ago but the last time...
• Re: sliding window tracks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 May 1999 13:16:27 -0400
  ...sliding window tracks >hi all, > >subject: >the tracks for the sliding windows that have the little notches in them to >keep them locked: > >one...
• Re: ?Removal of Fixed Glass from Sliding Window Frame?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:07:17 -0700
  ...Monday, October 18, 2004 10:57 PM Subject: ?Removal of Fixed Glass from Sliding Window Frame? > How can the fixed glass be removed from...
• Re: Sliding window refurbish
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:31:57 -0700
  ...Sliding window refurbish > > > > > > Pascal, thanks for the reply. > > > I figured out a way to put the sliding window > > guides > > > in. I remove the latch...
• Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 12:08:27 -0300
  ...Has anyone traded the sliding window on the door for >> the fixed window above the bed? AND if that will work, where can I...
• FS: camper sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 09:01:02 -0400
  Set of 60/40 camper sliding windows from an 87 Westy. These sliders came on the campers and let you close the glass while...
• Sliding window gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 13:19:43 -0500
  Does anyone know if there is a way to replace the gasket or seal on the sliding side windows short of removing the entire...
• Replacing glass in Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - GARTH WOOLSTENHULME
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 16:44:23 -0700
  Hi All, I need to replace the non-sliding piece of window glass in my sliding door. I've gotten the whole thing out...
• Re: sliding window removal question
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Mon, 24 May 1999 00:12:09 -0500
  ...sliding window removal question >Everytime I have fiddled with the glass in the sliding windows I have had to >remove the entire unit from...
• Re: Sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Tue, 12 May 1998 01:21:46 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-11 16:04:32 EDT, earlsmit@ISLANDNET.COM writes: << The sliding windows on my '84 are supposed to...
• Re: Sliding window "fuzz strip"
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:31:34 -0700
  VW 253-847-173 B - Sliding Window Felt/Brush Fits Bus 78-79 and all Vanagons 80-91 Although not yet on the website...
• sliding window removal question
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Tue, 18 May 1999 23:47:53 MDT
  ...Does anyone know how to remove the sliding window from the frame on either side of vanagons? I have found a previous "how-to...
• Re: Sliding door's slider (window)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 01:00:02 EST
  ...How do I get the latch tighter on the sliding window on the sliding door. >> In ascending order of abuse: 1/ Tighten the screw...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:25:43 +0100
  ...I can´t remember the windows. But if it had the sliding window type of later SA Vanagons, then they must have had the...
• Re: sliding windows on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Yozell
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 15:15:08 EST
  Dean I have a pair of sliding windows that I got from the junk yard 6 months ago as a just in case thing...
• Re: loose sliding window locks
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 17:44:29 -0800
  I give up...I can't figure out how to tighten the lock/handles on the sliding windows. Haynes doesn't mention it...and...
• Re: Sliding rear window
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 17:51:52 -0800
  ...I didn't know anyone made a sliding rear window for the vanagon. Anyone care to share more info? I missed the first posting...
• Replacement for broken sliding window?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 7 Aug 2014 14:20:08 -0500
  Hi, I need to replace a broken window. 85 Westy, it's the sliding one in the rear on the driver's side. Only...
• Fly screen (window screen) for 50/50 divides sliding window on the LEFT side, behind the driver
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Vogt
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 18:36:53 +0200
  ...Does anyone of you have a used window screen for the 50/50 sliding LEFT window for me? I attach you a picture where...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:16:48 +0100
  ...I have two rearmost sliding windows collected, one early, one later. The earlier one had the sliding part in the front, as I like...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:27:28 -0500
  ...is the fix for that: > http://www.gowesty.com/product/sliding-/3990/sliding-window-screen-lh-rh-?v= > > Stuart > > > On Jun 20, 2018, at...
• Re: sliding windows on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 16:29:49 -0600
  ...sliding windows on Vanagon >There are two sliding windows on my vanagon. They can't easily get >popped out of their track because of...
• window bug screens
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:22:38 -0600
  ...the sliding door screen is custom made for vw's. it has Front Windows (fibreglas) a magnetic tape on the borders and VS109 Vanagon...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:18:13 -0500
  ...Sliding window idea >> >> For years I've been considering how to make the back windows on my van >> open, so that my dog can...
• Re: Sliding rear window
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 01:07:30 EST
  The South African Vanagon (Microbus) in production until 2002 had one side rear sliding window on the driver's side. The rear side window...
• Re: WTB side windows
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 15:31:09 -0700
  ...Option "A" a westfalia sliding window (the 1/3rd 2/3rds type) for the driver's side Option "B" two passenger van sliding windows...
• Re: Window Screens
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 11:26:37 -0800
  ...To the more discerning observer, the difference is the position of sliding window latch/release which is at the leading edge of the window...
• Re: sliding window latches
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 20:06:31 -0400
  ...sliding window latches > > > Anyone know how to tighten the sliding window latches? > Mine are a bit loose and I don't see an obvious...
• sliding window opener
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 15:55:59 GMT
  Hello All- I have a '87 Westy and one of my sliding window openers is broken. It is the part that one holds/presses...
• Re: Vanagon "Middle" sliding window corection:
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 17:10:31 EDT
  ...have a correction to make! The window I have for sale is the "MIDDLE" > sliding glass window! It is a stock 82 from the...
• Re: side sliding windows- westy
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:32:14 -0700
  ...side sliding windows- westy My sliding side windows make a really loud screech when I open and close them. Anyone have any tricks to...
• Re: Fitting a jaleosy windiow
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 19:24:51 -0400
  ...the window on the late 80’s Vanagon is smaller (sliding door) than my ‘ 83, is that possible? the 85-'91 vanagon has a...
• rear sliding window...Re: fun vanagons via ebay & google
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 15:50:44 EDT
  In a message dated 10/24/02 3:36:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dave@SPARKPLUG.COM writes: > Rear sliding window > > http://cgi.ebay...
• Sliding window removal vid
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 11:42:21 -0800
  ...with window in van as I can't see any motions that would spread the window frame. The other descriptions of sliding pane removal...
• Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:19:11 -0700
  ...They did mention there may have to be a fix to keep the sliding door from being opened when the the rear sliding window...
• Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Jul 2014 16:11:37 -0700
  ...Has anyone traded the sliding window on the door for the fixed window above the bed? AND if that will work, where can I...
• Re: Sliding Windows Left & Right Side Complete needed for my 1982 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 07:54:28 -0700
  ...Sliding Windows Left & Right Side Complete needed for my 1982 Westy Hi all, I am looking to purchase the sliding window assemblies, both L...
• Re: 'Lifting that poptop! '86 Westy- always open sliding door first
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 17:54:25 -0700
  ...rule of poptop lifting "always open the sliding door first" or at least roll down a window. There is too much "vacuum resistance" if...
• "good price" for black sliding windows?
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 22:11:39 -0800
  Hi All, A list member has offered to sell me a pair of black framed sliding windows for a vanagon at a "good" price...
• Re: SA Sliding side windows/was: Screensaver
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 17:02:12 +0200
  ...Do older SA Vanagons ( say like the early 80s) have the same size windows as US buses, yet still have sliding rear windows? Like...
• 93 Eurovan install sliding window latch
  Historical mailing list - Adrian
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 15:19:51 -0800
  ...the latch on the passenger sliding door side sliding window is not attached and may be broken. There are two flat plates that screw...
• sliding windows on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dean Forshee
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 11:14:50 -0800
  There are two sliding windows on my vanagon. They can't easily get popped out of their track because of a plastic spacer that...
• Re: Different Years - Sliding Windows
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 21:05:14 EDT
  ...understanding that the driver's side middle window is > interchangeable, but the passenger's side (sliding door) is not. > > yup. drivers side 80-91...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 05:08:41 -0700
  ...Mark Ralph Meyermann wrote: > I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows on westys? > Any truth to that? Thanks, I...
• How to replace vent window on '75 sliding door?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McMullin
  Thu, 16 Nov 95 09:53:00 PST
  How do you replace the vent window in the sliding door on a 75 bus? Looks like it had a peg at the bottom...
• westy windows
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 18:33:49 -0500
  My '73 westy has nice jalousie windows on the sliding door and opposite. My '82 westy has those sliding ones, which, as we found...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:06:10 -0700
  ...Sliding window idea For years I've been considering how to make the back windows on my van open, so that my dog can...
• Re: ISO Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Sun, 6 May 2001 07:04:57 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] ISO Sliding Window Latch > The little sliding door latch has a screw up through the bottom. You > need a little 90 Degree...
• sliding window lock
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 00:41:43 EST
  When I bought my 1987 Vanagon about 6 yrs ago, the passenger side sliding window lock was broken and in the glove box lol...
• FYI!! van pass side windows are different size '80-'84, then '85-'91
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 May 2001 03:31:59 EDT
  FYI- just a note - the drivers side sliding side windows are the same size from '80-'91, westy or regular window, and all drivers...
• Re: Need Westy sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 05 May 97 14:47:35 CDT
  ...the sliding door screen is custom made for vw's. it has Front Windows (fibreglas) a magnetic tape on the borders and VS109 Vanagon...
• Re: Sliding rear window
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 08:47:39 -0500
  ...Sliding rear window >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >The South African Vanagon (Microbus) in production until 2002 had one side >rear sliding window on...
• Re: sliding rear window for transporter
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 23:02:59 -0800
  ...sliding rear window for transporter > > In a message dated 2/8/05 8:14:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, > S.OVERMYER@UWS.EDU.AU...
• Re: availablility of the sliding rear windows?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 02:31:39 EDT
  ...PDQ.NET writes: << Anyone know about the availablility of the sliding far rear windows on that South African Bus site???? They are sweet. Anyone...